Other translations
New Catholic Bible
Do not oppose a judge in a lawsuit, for he will win the judgment because of his rank.
New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition
Do not go to law against a judge, for the decision will favor him because of his standing.
Good News Translation®
You should not bring a lawsuit against a judge. He will win because of his position.
Wycliffe Bible
Deem thou not against a judge; for he deemeth after that, that is just.
Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition
Do not go to law against a judge, for the decision will favor him because of his standing.
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
Do not go to law against a judge, for the decision will favor him because of his standing.
New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised Catholic Edition
Do not go to law against a judge, for the decision will favour him because of his standing.
Common English Bible © 2011
Don’t go to court with a judge; people will judge him according to his prestige.
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
Do not go to court against a judge, for the case will be settled in his favor.
Revised Standard Version
Do not go to law against a judge, for the decision will favor him because of his standing.
New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised
Do not go to law against a judge, for the decision will favour him because of his standing.